May 2021 list by Nanette Alderman
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The Addiction Inoculation
by Jessica Lahey
A comprehensive reference for parents and educators explains the origins of substance abuse while offering advice for how to identify risk factors and take steps to prevent vulnerable teens from developing an addiction disorder.
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Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age
by Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar argues for swift, sweeping reform in economic, legislative, social welfare, and human rights policies, and describes plans, ideas, and legislative proposals designed to strengthen antitrust laws and antitrust enforcement by examining the historic and current fights against monopolies in America.
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A Brief History of Earth
by Andrew H. Knoll
An acclaimed Harvard geologist presents a narrative chronicle of the Earth’s 4.6-billion-year evolution that places the environmental crises of today’s world in a context that explains the planet’s fragile capacity to support life.
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Broken Horses
by Brandi Carlile
An examination of faith through the eyes of a person rejected by the church's basic tenets and a meditation on the moments and lyrics that have shaped the life of a creative mind, a brilliant artist, and a genuine empath on a mission to give back.
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Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget
by Margaret Josephs
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s “Powerhouse in Pigtails” discusses how she overcome a chaotic upbringing with a party-girl single mom and presents tips on launching a lifestyle brand and working with family members.
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Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories
by Nigella Lawson
The best-selling author of Nigella Bites combines narrative essays on the family experiences that inspired her career with recipes for such seasonal options as Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake.
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Crying in H Mart
by Michelle Zauner
The Japanese Breakfast indie pop star presents a full-length account of her viral New Yorker essay to share poignant reflections on her experiences of growing up Korean-American, becoming a professional musician and caring for her terminally ill mother.
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Effortless: Make It Easy to Do What Matters
by Greg McKeown
The New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism offers simple strategies for making the most essential activities the easiest ones, so you can achieve the results you want, without burning out.
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The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables
by Jessica Sowards
A homesteader and host of YouTube’s Roots and Refuge Farm presents this essential tool for new gardeners, providing them with all the practical and inspirational know-how for growing a fruitful garden.
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The Haunting of Alma Fielding
by Kate Summerscale
The Edgar Award-winning author of The Wicked Boy documents the story of 1930s Hungarian ghost hunter Nandor Fodor and the traumatic details surrounding the case of a London housewife’s bizarre supernatural experiences.
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Mom Genes
by Abigail Tucker
Part scientific odyssey, part memoir, this fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the biology of motherhood reveals the hard science behind our tenderest maternal impulses.
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The Next Everest
by Jim Davidson
An accomplished high-altitude climber tells the story of the deadliest day in the history of Mt. Everest, as he and his team were trapped at 20,000 feet by an avalanche that killed a total of 18 people.
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On the House: A Washington Memoir
by John Boehner
The former Speaker of the House shares candid tales from Washington, D.C.’s halls of power, offering insight into America’s Republican Party and the leadership successes and failures of Presidents from the past half century.
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Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants
by George W. Bush
An evocative collection of 50 full-color oil portraits by the former 43rd President honors the immigration experiences of men and women from all walks of life, from a Dallas-based Mexican CEO to a North Korean human rights advocate.
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Permission to Dream
by Chris Gardner
Inspired by a girlfriend’s death to make the most of his remaining time, Chris assists his granddaughter’s search for the harmonica of her dreams while revisiting an old ambition.
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The Triumph of Nancy Reagan
by Karen Tumulty
A Washington Post political columnist presents a portrait of the former First Lady that includes coverage of her traumatic early childhood, marriage to Ronald Reagan and crucial role in shaping the Reagan White House.
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The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self
by Martha Nibley Beck
The best-selling author and life coach draws inspiration from Dante’s classic hero’s journey as depicted in The Divine Comedy to outline a four-stage process for using integrity and purpose for emotional healing and relief from suffering.
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